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December 2015Key findings and differences between New Zealand’s Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and New Zealand’s 2020 Net Position. Read more
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May 2012This discussion document sought feedback on proposed regulations for managing the environmental effects in New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf. Submissions on the discussion document have now closed. Read more
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July 2001This report describes the result of an initial investigation into the impact of the introduction of a tradeable emissions permit regime for greenhouse gases. Read more
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February 2001This 2001 report provides details about genetic modification (GM) research being conducted in New Zealand and ideas as to how GM and non-GM crops could coexist in New Zealand. Read more
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November 1998A 1998 discussion paper on managing hazardous waste in New Zealand. Read more
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May 2006This report describes two New Zealand whiteware product stewardship schemes. Read more
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December 2004This discussion document outlines the different ways in which New Zealanders value and use freshwater. It also looks at how New Zealand’s water is managed and the pressures and challenges facing our water management system. Read more
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June 2002Information for lake managers on pest fish and weeds in New Zealand lakes. Read more
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December 2017This snapshot presents the key findings from New Zealand’s Seventh National Communication and Third Biennial Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. It also summarises New Zealand’s latest 2020 Net Position report. Read more
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June 2001The Soil Conservation Handbook is a comprehensive collection of information about soil conservation in New Zealand. Part A covers the forms and processes of the main types of erosion in New Zealand while Part B describes the control techniques. Read more
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August 2001This report summarises the findings of the "Valuing New Zealand's clean green image" report. Read more
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February 2016This technical note sets out the results of macroeconomic modelling, by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research, on the impacts of removing the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme one-for-two transitional measure at various carbon prices. Read more
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October 2009This bulletin provides background information on regulations setting out data collection and reporting requirements for people who carry out other removal activities and may be eligible to claim New Zealand Units under the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme. Read more
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May 2018Phormidium is a potentially toxic, mat-forming benthic cyanobacterium found in an increasing number of New Zealand rivers. This report outlines a study which investigated drivers of Phormidium blooms in New Zealand rivers to predict risk of blooms. Read more
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April 2019This report summarises analysis methods and outcomes for modelling New Zealand’s river water quality. Read more
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April 2019This report summarises analysis methods and outcomes for modelling New Zealand’s lake water quality. Read more
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May 2019This report develops a model predicting the reference state for stream macroinvertebrates across New Zealand. Read more
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January 2010This environmental snapshot provides information on the pressures on New Zealand’s environment from land use. Read more
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March 2009The latest indicator update providing information the pressure road transport places on New Zealand’s environment. Read more
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July 2013The latest indicator update providing information on the biophysical condition of New Zealand's rivers. Read more -
April 2006In early 2005, the Government held meetings throughout New Zealand to discuss problems facing water management , and to identify possible solutions. This document summarises what we found out, and what we believe needs to be done to improve freshwater management in New Zealand. Read more
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October 2018This document sets out the Government’s plan to restore and protect freshwater in New Zealand. Read more
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June 2005This NIWA report provides information on climate change impacts in the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Read more
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November 2001A series of reports on the effects of New Zealand's climate change policies on the forestry sector. Read more
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September 2011The Government consulted on a proposal to ban the surrender of Certified Emission Reduction units (CERs) generated from HFC-23 and N2O industrial gas destruction projects, by participants in the NZ ETS. Read more
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July 2004This report provides recommendations on how to better understand the economic impacts in New Zealand of climate change-related extreme events. The report focuses on New Zealand flood events, and presents a framework in which such events may be assessed in terms of economic costs. Read more
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June 2010The report assesses how well Integrated catchment management is working in New Zealand for managing freshwater quality. Read more
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December 2012The latest indicator update providing information on the area of New Zealand’s marine areas with legal protection. Read more
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November 2001This protocol identifies and describes standardised protocols for use by agencies throughout New Zealand for macroinvertebrate biomonitoring. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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June 2008This is one in a series of information sheets providing a snapshot of the data in Environment New Zealand 2007, the second national-level state of New Zealand’s environment report. Each information sheet also provides tips about what you can do to reduce your impact on the environment. Read more
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May 2019This report provides information to help interpret trends in water quality of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers. Read more
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May 2017This report assesses the structure and format of regional rules, and how they vary around New Zealand. Read more
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October 2012The latest indicator update providing information on the state of New Zealand’s air, measuring particulate matter – PM10. Read more
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May 2017This report examines the use of spatial planning tools across New Zealand and identifies commonalities and differences. Read more
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October 2012The latest indicator update providing information on the state of New Zealand’s atmosphere, measuring levels of stratospheric ozone. Read more
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January 2010The latest indicator update providing information on the state of New Zealand’s land, using the soil health indicator. Read more
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October 2018This document describes a framework for assessing the biophysical ecosystem health of fresh water in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read more
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April 2009This document provides best practice guidance on ambient (outdoor) air quality monitoring and data management in New Zealand. Read more
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February 2016This consultation document sets out the Government’s proposals to improve the management of fresh water in New Zealand. Read more
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October 2010This discussion document presents options for improving New Zealand’s resource management regulations and processes. Submissions closed 17 December 2010. Read more
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December 1998This 1998 report provides data on the concentrations of dioxins, PCBs, organochlorine pesticides and chlorophenols in New Zealand soils. Read more
